So thanks to my Real Life, I've been spending an insane amount of time lately thinking about what constitutes fan culture and what that means, and how those meanings are different for insiders vs. outsiders to the culture ( Read more... )

So I am currently watching Episode 2 of Outsourced on hulu.com. The show hasn't been with us very long, but so far I like it. Fishes out of water always have comedic potential, and the characters are exaggerated and yet human enough to be enjoyable. Apparently some people were concerned that it would be offensive - to Indians or to people whose ( Read more... )

So last night Mr. Catastrophe and I trekked on up to Huntsville, Alabama, where the Space and Rocket Center's Museum is showing a traveling exhibit of Star Wars props, etc. tied into real-world science. You could built a mini-droid and stuff, and even ride a hoverlift, but I wasn't really all that interested in the "hard science" stuff. As a kid ( Read more... )

Dear Mace,

You and I have never been especially close, and I know we don't always see eye-to-eye, but I am going to set all that aside right now and just be honest with you.

Honestly, Mace: WTF?

Qui-Gon returned from Naboo by way of Tatooine bearing news that the Sith had returned and also bringing the Chosen One who was born to stop them , ( Read more... )

 So, I was having a conversation with Mr. Catastrophe this evening about my fanfic, because I can trust him not to be excessively complimentary (you wouldn't think that would be a desirable quality in a reviewer, but actually I appreciate honest criticism if it isn't flames, or at least I try to and I'm getting better at it).  He's a good sort.   ( Read more... )